The Islenos of Louisiana: On the Water's Edge (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540204998)

Louisiana is perhaps best known for its distinctive French heritage, a legacy visible in the street names and architecture around the state. But in the late 1700s, Louisiana fell under Spanish control. Coaxed by promises of new opportunity, thousands of Canary Islanders of Spanish descent relocated to Louisiana, where they established four settlements. Generations of Islenos have overcome the challenges of an evolving American society, as well as the devastation of storms that have ripped through their land. Through it all, the Islenos have preserved their unique heritage, traditions and culture for more than two centuries. This is their history."

Author: Samantha Perez
ISBN-10: 1540204995
ISBN-13: 9781540204998
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2011
Pages: 146
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d